The Little Stone Buddha

By Grace Lin

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★Publisher's Weekly ★The Horn Book ★School Library Journal ★Kirkus

A gorgeous picture book about a community coming together to build something beautiful, from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin.

When a small stone Buddha falls off a cyclist's wagon, he lands in a neglected part of a busy city street. People often throw trash here, turning this part of the city into a rather unpleasant sight. But as passersby begin to notice the little stone Buddha, they start to wonder: what if we each made a small change that brightened this shared part of our community?

Inspired by a true story, The Little Stone Buddha shows us how a small action--or, in this case, a small Buddha--can change a moment, which can change a decision, which can change the spirit, which can, in the end, change everything.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316478407
• ISBN13: 9780316478403
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Alvina Ling Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3